An acquaintance has one. He has used it daily for about a year and it’s still as sharp as day one. It’s his favorite knife of all time.

Like everything, it’s gone up in price as the best I can find is $235.

Do any of you have one and what are your thoughts/opinions?

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Not the Para 2, but I have a Manix 2 in Maxamet & like the steel. It holds an edge very well, but is a bit harder to sharpen. Not a big deal though. Some say Maxamet is prone to chipping, but I haven't had a problem with mine so far.

I have the Native LW with Maxamet. As Ironbutt said, if you need to sharpen, it can be a pain in the butt as it will have carbon tearout.

It holds an edge incredibly long though. I had my particular blade hardness tested and it was 70.9HRC.

I've ordered the Para 3 with a maxamet blade.

I hope I like it!

Can’t speak to Maxamet but the Para 3 is an AWESOME knife in general terms.

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Spyderco Para 3 with Maxamet Blade

It should be great, I have a Para and a Para2 - love them.

Thanks all.

It just arrived via USPS and I am impressed.

Wow is it sharp, ok Grumpy maybe not as sharp as your knives, but it will actually cut the hair on my arm.

Fun pics follow:

LoL, funny thing…… I have a PM2 in Maxamet that I acid washed & added engraved titanium scales to.
It didn’t really need a mirrored edge but like others experience, it’s held that edge for a year.

^^^Gorgeous on both counts! The mirror image is killer. So my guess is producing an edge like that would make it even sharper than stock?

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^^^Gorgeous on both counts! The mirror image is killer. So my guess is producing an edge like that would make it even sharper than stock?

Quite a bit. But it’s not the type of edge if you’re cutting rope , not toothy enough but for the type of use my knives get it’s my preferred type. 20dps is my go to angle for edc.

Titanium scales arrived.
Smokey Mountain Knife Works ($60) or $140 for RGT.
When the new wears off or you want the Paras to feel super solid, these are a great addition.

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They look great!

Just curious if the smooth finish would make the knife slip in your hand?

BTW, this is becoming my overall favorite knife. I don't have a collection like you, but, do own some Ken Onion Kershaws (Leek & Chive), a 2nd version of the Gibbs tiger stripe knife, and a mini-Emerson.

I also inherited a few from my father that are nice but not "modern".

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They look great!

Just curious if the smooth finish would make the knife slip in your hand?

BTW, this is becoming my overall favorite knife. I don't have a collection like you, but, do own some Ken Onion Kershaws (Leek & Chive), a 2nd version of the Gibbs tiger stripe knife, and a mini-Emerson.

I also inherited a few from my father that are nice but not "modern".

I wouldn’t choose these scales if you were going to dress a deer or clean fish with your Paramilitarys but for casual carry I absolutely like the upgrade in the solid feel & perceived quality the added weight gives this lightweight folder.
But adding $115-$195 in scales & clip to a $170 knife might not be the most fiscally prudent course of action! LoL








But it’s a hobby so I kind of toss fiscal responsibility out the window!

^^^Just gorgeous.

Unfortunately I can’t scratch that itch…yet.

Maxamet is a great steel. I’m quite fond of it.